Another Rally in front of Leslie Parks house, 12/18 @ 4:30pm in Minneapolis [View All]

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Leslie Parks remains in her home…and she plans to stay!
Fighters against foreclosure to gather at home of Leslie Parks

On Friday, Dec. 18, 4:30 pm, the Minnesota Coalition for a People’s Bailout and the Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign will hold a rally for Leslie Parks, in front of her home at 3947 Park Ave in South Minneapolis. This will be the first public action since the Dec. 8, when IndyMac/One West Bank temporarily locked Leslie out of her home.

Leslie Parks is one of those at the forefront of the battle against unjust foreclosures and evictions. Ms. Parks has inspired thousands across the country with her fight to keep her home in the family.

Since mid-November, there has been a national call-in campaign to IndyMac/One West bank, with callers demanding that they come to the table and accept a deal that Leslie can afford - and we were successful in just that. Around Thanksgiving, IndyMac/One West began the process of actually rescinding the foreclosure and sheriff’s sale. This amazing development was an inspiration to many.

Leslie’s house has been a stand-out on the block for months - it is emblazoned with banners, posters and signs to inspire everyone to resist the foreclosures and evictions that are devastating our communities. At previous rallies at the Parks’ house, there have been countless honks of support from passing cars.

“Leslie Parks is fighter all the way. So many people are being jerked around by these big banks. Leslie shows that if we get out there, stand up and speak out we have a hope for change,” said Deb Konechne, of the Minnesota Coalition for a People’s Bailout. Lynette Malles, of the Poor People’s Economic Human Campaign, encouraged people to Friday’s rally: “Come hear Leslie’s encouraging words as inspiration to us all in the struggles ahead in 2010.”